Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Restaurants In New York

Pets are a large part of the family; they should get to be a part of
the day’s action no matter the location. New York City provides plenty
of dog parks, but if you really want to make it a dog day, take that
furry fella out with you to grab a bite and soak up the sun. The area’s
most pet-friendly restaurants offer delicious food, pet-friendly service
and ambiance galore. More:NYC’s 6 Best Dog Runs

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The Barking Dog at 94th St.1678 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10128
(212) 831-1800
With a sit, stay slogan, this restaurant’s dog-friendly atmosphere
just had to be. Bring your pup to the outdoor dining area where he’ll
enjoy a doggy bar to share with his furry friends. This is fun
family restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily as well
as weekend brunch. Enjoy a huge menu of salads and sandwiches, and
comfort food favorites, plus a kids’ menu. Take advantage of
super-reasonable prices while your dog lounges about with his best
friend.Related: Online Doggie Dating the Obvious Next Frontier

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Fetch1649 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-2700www.fetchbarandgrill.comFetch is begging you to bring the whole furry family member with you
to enjoy a meal. If you are looking to add another ball of fluff to your
family, enjoy the meal while browsing an adoption wall filled with dogs
from Animal Haven and ASPCA waiting to be rescued. The other walls are
adorned with photos of happy doggy customers.
Dogs are welcome to sit at the outside tables. Fetch is open for lunch,
dinner, late night meals and brunch. Scarf wraps, burgers, and salads
at prices anyone can appreciate. Enjoy an evening of libations served
with its light twilight menu as well.Related: Best Dog Parks And Runs In New York

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The Park118 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 352-3313www.theparknyc.com
After a pleasant afternoon of playing in the park, stop by The Park
for fine dining in The Garden, a 4,000-square-foot area surrounded by
Japanese maple trees and wisteria vines. The Garden is covered and
heated for winter dining as well, making this the perfect year-round
doggie dining option. Imbibe in cocktails and the restaurant’s wine list
late into the night, or dine on Mediterranean and American cuisine
options sure to please any crowd.

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Boat Basin CafeWest 79th Street at Riverside Drive
New York, NY, 10025
(212) 496-5542www.boatbasincafe.comAfter visiting a nearby doggy park, sit back and relax with some food
and drink, sharing the water-front views of the marina and Hudson River
with the pooch in the open-air restaurant at Riverside Park. Enjoy
burgers, soups and sandwiches as well as a limited menu of entrees for
dinner, including salmon, chicken kebabs and black Angus steak. Don’t
miss brunch with the café’s weekend specials for a great Saturday or
Sunday in the sun with your fuzzy best friend.

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Shake ShackMadison Avenue and 23rd Street
New York, NY, US 10010
(212) 889-6600shakeshack.com
Spend the afternoon playing in the park with your pup, then stop by
the Shake Shack for a quick bite and, of course, a milkshake. This is a
self-serve establishment. Wait in line with the pooch for great burgers,
hot dogs, and fries. It even offers special menu items just for the
dogs: the pooch-ini is a treat of ShackBurger dog biscuits,
peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard, and the bag o’ bones is a
doggie bag filled with ShackBurger dog biscuits. For dessert, enjoy a
thick shake or cup or cone of frozen custard. Relax at twilight with
your furry best friend enjoying a cold beer or a nice glass of wine
here.